Mission & Values

Powhatan School believes that successful education creates lifelong learners who use their knowledge, creativity, and skills to be confident students in an ever-changing world.

Why choose a K-8

We believe strongly in a PK-8 educational environment. The learning opportunities when elementary and middle school students attend classes together on the same campus are many and invaluable. Read more

Lower School (PK-5)

Powhatan’s Lower School (PK-5) provides a safe, nurturing environment where a firm foundation of academic, interpersonal, athletic, and cultural skills is built for each student.

Upper School (6-8)

Consisting of grades six to eight, with each grade divided into two sections of up to sixteen students, the Upper School seeks to prepare students to be academically successful at the high school level as well as socially skilled, community minded, and civically and environmentally responsible.

Welcome

This Admissions section serves as your resource for learning more about the inquiry and application process, and is designed to help guide you in your decision-making regarding Powhatan School and independent schools in general.

After Powhatan

Powhatan School serves families from three states covering eight different public school districts. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for success at the next level, providing a strong foundation for entering honors and AP programs. Each year roughly 60% of our graduates will go on to attend public schools in the region, while 40% attend Independent Schools. Over the past two years, Powhatan graduates have matriculated to the following schools:

Clarke County High School (Berryville, VA)

Episcopal High School (Alexandria, VA)

Foxcroft School (Middleburg, VA)

Handley High School (Winchester, VA)

James Wood High School (Winchester, VA)

Mercersburg Academy (Mercersburg, PA)

Middleburg Academy (Middleburg, VA)

Middlesex School (Concord, MA)

Millbrook High School (Winchester, VA)

Randolph Macon Academy (Front Royal, VA)

Sherando High School (Stephens City, VA)

Skyline High School (Front Royal, VA)

St. James School (St. James, MD)

St. John’s Catholic Prep (Frederick, MD)

St. Georges School (Newport, RI)

Wakefield School (The Plains, VA)

Washington High School (Charles Town, WV)

Woodberry Forest School (Woodberry Forest, VA)

Woodgrove High School (Purcellville, VA)
In addition, view the lists of Colleges and Universities: